Botanika Angelica Orange Liqueur
Botanika Angelica Orange Liqueur is the margarita upgrade hiding in the liqueur aisle — 40% ABV, real orange peels macerated nearly four months in large clay pots on Chopin Rye Vodka, never oaked, bottled sweet, silky, and warming — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% vol (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: luxe orange liqueur (triple-sec / curaçao style)
- Production: real orange peels, ~4-month clay-pot maceration; not oak-rested; no preservatives or artificial flavors/colors
- Producer: Botanika Angelica (Chopin Vodka), Krzesk, Poland — US importer Chopin Imports, Manhasset, NY
- Score: B+ — Drinkhacker (2021)
Four Months of Orange Peel
The Orange is one of the two Botanika Angelica flavors that skip the oak vats entirely — the four-month clay-pot maceration of real orange peels is the whole story, blended with artesian well water on the Chopin rye base. Reviewers reach for the triple-sec comparison, and it's the right one: this is a cocktail orange liqueur first. See more from Botanika Angelica, or browse the store's liqueur and spirits selections.
Tasting Notes
Clear, pale straw. Nose: warm, intense orange zest, candied orange, flamed orange peel. Palate: sweet, silky, warming — citrus, orange peel, blood orange, clove. Finish: medium, slightly tart and spicy (official). Drinkhacker: "bright on the nose with orange Creamsicle notes that hint at vanilla… super-sweet orange candy character that lingers."
How to Enjoy
In margaritas and sidecars, in any cocktail that calls for orange liqueur, or over ice on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Botanika Angelica Orange?
40% ABV (80 proof), confirmed by the official sell sheet and press release.
Can I use it instead of triple sec?
Yes — reviewers describe it as a luxe triple sec, and it slots directly into margaritas, sidecars, and cosmopolitans.
Is Botanika Angelica Orange oaked?
No — the Orange and Lemon are the two flavors that skip the 50-year-old Polish oak vat rest.
Who makes Botanika Angelica?
Chopin Vodka in Krzesk, Poland — hand-made in small batches on a Chopin Rye Vodka base.
A better triple sec from an unexpected place: order Botanika Angelica Orange Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.